Water Treatment Operator I: Launch a Vital Utility Career

Salina Downtown Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Water Plant Operator I to perform skilled work in operating an advanced water treatment plant and related distribution systems. You will monitor equipment, log shifts, take samples, and support maintenance tasks.

The role includes on-the-job training, potential career advancement to Operator II, and ongoing community health responsibilities. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a 48/36 schedule and competitive starting pay.

Qualifications

• Two years of mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance, or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in the operation of an advanced water treatment plant, distribution system.
• Keeps daily logs of shift operations; utilizes monitoring equipment & maintains records.
• Draws samples for laboratory analysis.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting & mowing.
• Receives & addresses customer concerns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas Class I Water Supply System Operator Certificate

Job description

City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Water Plant Operator I to perform skilled work in operating an advanced water treatment plant and related distribution systems. You will monitor equipment, log shifts, take samples, and support maintenance tasks.

The role includes on-the-job training, potential career advancement to Operator II, and ongoing community health responsibilities. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a 48/36 schedule and competitive starting pay.